SAVE-A-LOT OPENS STORES IN KOUTS & WHEATFIELD, IND., JAN. 18

ST. LOUIS, JAN. 11, 2012 – Save-A-Lot, one of the nation's leading hard discount, limited assortment grocery chains and a division of SUPERVALU (NYSE: SVU), today announced the opening of two new Save-A-Lot stores in Kouts and Wheatfield on Jan. 18.

The stores in Kouts, 175 N. Main St., and Wheatfield, 3944 W. State St., are part of the company’s overall growth initiative. The two stores are owned and operated by the same owners as Tysen’s Family Market in DeMotte, who also operate four additional Save-A-Lot locations in Indiana in Delphi, Hammond, Michigan City and Rensselaer.

“Save-A-Lot is committed to offering fresh produce, dairy and USDA-inspected meat, as well as other essential grocery and household items to shoppers at an affordable price – typically up to 40 percent less than traditional grocery stores,” says Todd Hinson, CEO of Tysen’s Family Market. “We look forward to welcoming shoppers to our new stores in Kouts and Wheatfield.”

Each Save-A-Lot store carries a carefully selected assortment of 1,200 to 1,500 of the most popular, in-demand every day grocery essentials, including farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, USDA-inspected meats, dairy products, bakery goods, shelf-ready and frozen foods, household goods, pet food, baby, and health and beauty care products. Save-A-Lot stores, which average about 15,000 square feet, feature a wide range of high-quality brands, including Save-A-Lot Today, Coburn Farms and Tipton Grove, produced exclusively for Save-A-Lot by many of the country’s leading food manufacturers.

About Save-A-Lot Food StoresSave-A-Lot, a SUPERVALU (NYSE: SVU) company, is one of the nation’s leading hard discount carefully selected assortment grocery chains, operating more than 1,300 stores in 39 states from Maine to California. Serving more than five million shoppers each week, Save-A-Lot offers a savings of up to 40 percent on groceries when compared to conventional stores. Customers enjoy savings on exclusive Save-A-Lot brands and national brands, plus fresh meat and farm-fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy, along with the most popular grocery and household items. Save-A-Lot helps its customers live richer, fuller lives by saving them money and time through a smart, convenient shopping experience featuring great food, great prices and great people every day. For more information on Save-A-Lot or to locate a store, please visit www.save-a-lot.com.